Safety-Net Eligibility
If students reside too close to their school to qualify for distance-based assistance, they may still be eligible for STAS assistance if they are listed as a dependent on the applicants:
- Health Care Card issued by the Department of Human Services (or hold their own Health Care Card)
- Pensioner Concession Card issued by the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Or if they are under a Child Protection Order by Child Safety Services
Applications must be the name of the cardholder and require evidence of eligibility. The cardholder must also agree to data-matching being performed with the Department of Human Services.
Safety-Net Application Form
If you hold a concession card (Pension or Health Care Card) and are not eligible for Bus Travel Assistance (BTA) then you may be eligible for our $5 Weekly concession fare.
Eligible SafetyNet holders purchase a weekly ticket for $5 on either Monday or Tuesday. The ticket and bus pass must be shown each time a bus is boarded or a fare of $1.50 will be charged. Weekly tickets are not available for purchase after Tuesday and travel is charged at the zonal student fare.